Social Studies deals with the science of society utilizing the gathering of data and analysis of that data

This knowledge enables the students to understand how the world and different societies have evolved, the important events that have occurred in the past, enduring ideas and eminent personalities that have created an impact and affected the lives of people both locally and globally.

Appropriate experiences further enhance the students’ understanding about how different things and people affect their day to day lives.

Social Studies like Economics, Political Science and History educate students on Political Ideologies, Constitutional Laws, Citizenship, Rights and Duties, Morals and Virtues, Social Code of Conduct, thus making children aware of their roles and responsibilities particularly in relation to social and civic affairs.

Help students to observe, learn and understand human behavior, values and attitudes and the interrelationships which exist among different people.

This reform effort resulted to the 2002 Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) and  was  implemented through DepEd Order  on the school year 2002-2003 (a school year starts on the month of June).

Studying social sciences gives students an understanding of the real world around them. Students learn about places, cultures, and events around the world, what conspired to make them the way they are, and can make inferences about how the rest of the world works.

It is what made the world the way it is, and it is essential that people study it in order to have an appreciation for and understanding of the way the world works.

 It is one area in education where content integration is key. Students are given reading material that corresponds with the current learning topics. Giving reading materials in context helps students become better readers. They also become better learners because they are asked to use analysis and writing to show understanding.

From social studies classes, students learn about government, political ideas, country economy and resources, and more. Students gain by analyzing and evaluating existing systems and imaging the future of the place in which they live.

 It is a part of social studies that students are taught to evaluate others’ decisions and make connections between influences and circumstances. Young people get the opportunity to learn from others’ mistakes through social sciences.

Students should be exposed to cultures far beyond what they experience personally every day. Not every student has the opportunity to interact with other cultures on a daily basis.

It is a crucial part of social studies, whether studied on its own, or as a part of history, anthropology, or political science. By learning economics, young people understand how their financial decisions have an impact on their future, as well as the future of society.

 Students need an understanding of history, political science, culture, and all humanities to be able to understand why it is important to be a good citizen.

Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. Within the school program, social studies provides coordinated, systemic study drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology, as well as appropriate content from the humanities, mathematics, and the natural sciences. The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.

Which of the following is not part of disciplines of Social Sciences involved in Social Studies?

What are the purpose of social studies education?

Which are the most useful in teaching the concept of geographic location?

Is the readiness and willingness to assume citizenship responsibilities. These responsibilities include more than just voting. For in a democracy, it is also one’s responsibility to serve on juries, to be lawful, and to be just.

What are the importance of studying social studies?

Pablo uses maps and researching in the internet to find the history of South East Asian Nation. What is the skill being presented?

Typical attitudes and values used in the curriculum guide are the following except

. Josh is comparing and contrasting the online class to face to face classes. What skill does Josh presenting?

The intellectual skills (critical thinking and problem solving) are: